How far is Highland, MI from Clinton Township, MI?

The driving distance from Highland, MI to Clinton Township, MI is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.08 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.63 mi
57.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.63 mi
Kilometers
57.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-19T00:36
Arrive Clinton Township
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pontiac
MI

The most populous city in Oakland County, Michigan.

From Highland
20.5 mi
00h 29m
To Clinton Township
20.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Clinton Township.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Clinton Township.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Milford Road

    1197 ft · 33 sec · North Milford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Road

    14.6 mi · 22 min · Highland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Huron Street

    22 mi · 32 min · West Huron Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Romeo Plank Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Romeo Plank Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Romeo Plank Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Romeo Plank Road

    675 ft · 12 sec · Romeo Plank Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cass Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · Cass Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Cass Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moravian Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto White Oaks Drive

    1165 ft · 53 sec · White Oaks Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Red Oaks Drive

    88 m · 13 sec · Red Oaks Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red Oaks Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Clinton Township.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Huron Street
22 mi · 54%
Highland Road
14.6 mi · 36%
Cass Avenue
1.61 mi · 4%
Romeo Plank Road
1.18 mi · 3%
Moravian Drive
1.17 mi · 3%
North Milford Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Huron Street

Continue on West Huron Street

22 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pontiac
00h 29m from Highland
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Highland and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Highland to Clinton Township?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pontiac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Highland and 20.6 miles from Clinton Township.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Highland and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Clinton Township.

Stop Ideas Near Pontiac

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pontiac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Ferndale City Hall

Ferndale , MI
300 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

Rochester Municipal Complex

Rochester , MI
400 6th St, Rochester, MI 48307
City Hall,Emergency services,School,University
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City of Madison Heights

Madison Heights , MI
300 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071
Rating 4.8/5 32 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pontiac.

RAIL

Pontiac Transportation Center

1 mi away
51000 Woodward Avenue
RAIL

Birmingham, Michigan

13 mi away
449 South Eton St.
RAIL

Troy Transit Center

13 mi away
1201 Doyle Drive
RAIL

Royal Oak station

20 mi away
202 South Sherman Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Clinton Township. Straight-line distance: 35.63 mi (57.34 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Township in Oakland County, Michigan

Population1,250
Coordinates42.6380900, -83.6171700
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Clinton Township

#2 Clinton Township

A city in Macomb County, Michigan.

Population99,753
Coordinates42.5869800, -82.9199200
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.617184, 42.638141)
End: Red Oaks Drive (-82.919431, 42.586969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Michigan · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Clinton Township. The current time is 00:36:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.